Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Garland is seeking a dedicated worker to perform routine maintenance and labor tasks across parks and city facilities. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, cleaning, and supporting events. The successful candidate will operate various tools and machinery.

A high school diploma or GED and a valid Class C Texas driver's license are required. This position involves outdoor work in varying conditions, requiring physical stamina and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate various tools and machinery safely.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of parks and grounds.
• Operate heavy equipment like tractors and mowers.
• Assist in event setup and teardown.

Skills

Manual labor skills

Tool operation

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Lawn mowers

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing routine manual labor tasks for the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, aquatic areas, irrigation, and landscape. Responsible for operating basic tools, equipment, and machinery to accomplish tasks. Assignments are received daily and reviewed in progress and upon completion. Work is performed with close supervision following established procedures and safety guidelines.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience) Work Schedule: TBD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mows, edges, trims, rakes, weeds, and removes litter and debris from parks, medians, rights-of-way, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.
• Perform tree maintenance and removal throughout City parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities.
• Cleans and maintains park restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, and other facilities.
• Assists Technicians with irrigation digs, pool operations, playground repairs, construction, and chemical applications.
• Operate tractor with mower attachments, including one ton truck with trailer, riding mower, edger, line trimmer, backpack blower, push lawnmower, small hand tools, etc.
• Supports setup and breakdown for athletic tournaments, special events, and seasonal programs.
• Operate a city vehicle to assist in carrying out routine maintenance.
• Follows safe work methods and reports hazards promptly.

Division‑Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Turf mowing, edging, graffiti removal, restroom cleaning, litter/debris removal, in parks and rights-of-way.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Incumbent will be subjected to frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, reaching, pulling and pushing, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Work performed outdoors in extreme weather conditions, heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects. Exposure to dust, noise, fumes, traffic, and hazardous materials. May also be exposed to potential biohazards including trash, animal waste, bloodborne pathogens, and unsanitary conditions in public areas. May work in confined spaces, on ladders up to 12 feet, and near moving mechanical parts.